The newest addition to your dentist’s grab bag of goodies might soon be gum. European scientists describe the development of a chewing gum that detects oral infections Tuesday in Nature Communications ...

It's true that chewing gum for hours at a time helps enlarge your jaw muscles, but it may not give you the look you want.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has come out in support of claims that chewing gum containing xylitol can help reduce the risk of caries. Previously the EFSA and other regulatory bodies had ...

Chewing gum is a popular pastime for many, offering a burst of flavor, a distraction from stress or a tool for freshening breath. However, while it may seem like a harmless habit, chewing gum can lead ...

Chewing gum has been associated with oral benefits such as fighting caries and increasing salivary flow. Now a new study has found that it can remove bacteria from the oral cavity. In fact, chewing ...

Chewing gum has been around for thousands of years. These are some of the oldest known chewing gums in human history.